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Professor Elsemieke Daalder is a faculty member at the University of Münster, Germany, where she serves in the Institute for Legal History within the Faculty of Law. Her academic focus encompasses Roman Law, European Legal History, European Private Law, and Comparative Law. Professor Daalder actively contributes to the academic community through teaching, research, and participation in international conferences.
Professor Daalder's research interests center on Roman legal history with particular emphasis on the Severan period. Her work explores the intersection of Roman law with broader historical and political contexts, including imperial succession after Augustus and the development of legal principles during the Roman Empire. She investigates how ancient legal concepts continue to influence modern European private law systems, with specific attention to the evolution of legal mechanisms like imperial rescripts.
Her recent scholarly output includes the article "Tradition and Innovation in the Rescript Practice of the Emperor Caracalla," which examines the dynamic relationship between tradition and innovation in Roman legal practice during Caracalla's reign. This work reflects her broader research trajectory analyzing how legal systems maintain continuity while adapting to new circumstances, with implications for understanding the development of European private law.
- Delivered inaugural lecture "The Layers of the Law" (July 11, 2025)
- Presented on wealth in imperial succession after Augustus (May 8, 2025)
- Lectured on Romans and the rule of law at Dutch National Museum (March 12, 2025)
- Co-organized "An Empire of Correspondence" conference at CU Boulder
Professor Daalder actively mentors emerging scholars through events like the Young Romanists Days, where PhD students present legal history research. Her international collaborations bridge Dutch and German academic traditions, reflecting her Leiden origins and current Münster position. She maintains regular office hours in JUR 208A and JUR 421, teaching courses including "Common Law of Contract" and "Roman Foundations of European Private Laws" with a specialized seminar on "Roman Law in the Severan Period" for Summer 2025.
